Chambers Review
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Dispute Resolution - Colombia
What the Team is Known For
Vélez Gutiérrez Abogados is a longstanding boutique firm in Colombia which is well respected within the dispute resolution arena. The team has proven expertise spanning both civil and commercial litigation, as well as in international arbitration cases. The lawyers often represent clients hailing from industries such as natural resources, infrastructure and finance.
Strengths
Vélez Gutiérrez Abogados has an empathetic practice group that provides quick responses to solve our problems. They are very useful in situations that require decision-making and risk analyses.
Work Highlights
Vélez Gutiérrez Abogados represented Industria Nacional de Gaseosas in a contractual dispute brought by Distribuidora del Caribe Maicao over alleged breach of a product transportation agreement.
Notable practitioners
Co-head of department Ricardo Vélez Ochoa boasts significant experience advising clients on commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings in Colombia. He is also praised by market onlookers for his expertise acting as arbitrator.
Ricardo Vélez Ochoa is an extraordinary arbitrator and he is highly active in Colombia.
Strong partner Armando Gutiérrez frequently acts as counsel to clients on a range of insurance disputes, offering experience handling complex arbitration proceedings.
Armando Gutiérrez is excellent in complex litigation matters. He is strategic, understands our company and does exceptional work.